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Our Residential Real Estate Law Services

GET A REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY ON YOUR SIDE THAT HAS HANDLED THOUSANDS OF CLOSINGS
Condos
If you’d like to buy or sell a Bronx condo, you need a Bronx real estate attorney you can trust to handle your deal.
Family Homes
Buy and sell your family home in the Bronx with complete confidence by working with our firm to get your deal done correctly.
Co-ops
Co-op buyers and sellers in the Bronx can rely on our real estate lawyers to handle the whole process and protect their interests.
Bank Closings
Banks need to be represented in real estate deals, and our team of lawyers can handle each deal with professionalism.

Ready To Speak To A Bronx Real Estate Attorney?

Step 1:
Speak With Our Real Estate Attorney.
Step 2:
We Work to Get Your Deal Done
Step 3:
We Finish at the Closing Table

The Smart Option For Real Estate

SOME OF THE BENFITS OF WORKING WITH OUR ATTORNEYS

Goal Oriented
Our attorneys understand that real estate deals can be costly and time-consuming, so we work with efficiency.
Guaranteed Service
We guarantee you’ll be satisfied with our work. Every real estate service we provide has been completely optimized.
Supportive Counsel
We work for you, so our Bronx real estate lawyers will be with you through each step of the process.

Frequently Asked Questions

SOME OF THE MOST COMMON QUESTIONS WE GET FROM
CLIENTS

What are closing costs and how much are they?

When purchasing a single-family, multi-family home, or condominium you MUST account for your closing costs in addition to your down-payment plus reserves. In addition to your down payment, a buyer should be ready to pay an additional f 2-5% of the purchase price. These closing costs include but are not limited to title insurance, mortgage recording tax, pre-purchased points, property tax escrow, mortgage origination fee, and attorney fee. For an approximate estimate of your closing costs, you can request a closing cost estimate. Additionally, lenders will require a borrower to have at least six (6) months of monthly mortgage payments in your account as reserves. Some lenders require twelve (12) months.

When buying a property, how much money do I need to put down?

If you are financing a property, lenders typically require twenty (20%) of the purchase price as a down payment total, not including your closing costs. Meaning in most cases lenders will finance eighty percent (80%) of the purchase price. Some lenders may finance more depending on if the borrower qualifies.

What is the difference between a co-op and a condo?

Although they may look the same, co-ops, or cooperatives, and condos vary in whether the resident owns the property. In a co-op, the building is owned by a non-profit organization and residents buy shares of the company in exchange for a proprietary lease. In a condo, the unit is available for traditional purchase, giving buyers more freedom by owning the actual property.

How long is a typical closing?

Closing on a real estate transaction typically lasts between 30-60 days. The closing period begins when the seller accepts an offer from a buyer, and ends at the signing of all documents and agreements at the closing table. Having a real estate attorney makes this process much smoother and more efficient..

Why would I need a lawyer when buying or selling property?

In New York State, it is required by most banks to be represented by an attorney in your real estate transactions, whether buying or selling. It’s also important to note that a good real estate attorney is another line of defense in handling real estate transactions, which carry a certain amount of risk, to protect your interests.

Is it better to have a cash deal or a mortgage loan?

There are definite perks to both cash deals and mortgage loans. A cash deal may be more attractive to the seller which can often lead to a discount for the buyer. Cash also forgoes many of the steps of obtaining a loan. Mortgage loans do end up costing the buyer more in the long run due to interest but a mortgage protects the buyer from overextending.

More Ways To Be Prepared

DOWNOAD OUR GUIDES TO UNDERSTAND YOUR REAL ESTATE DEALS FURTHER
Buyer’s Guide
Your ultimate guidebook for buying property in Bronx, created by Bronx real estate attorneys.
Seller’s Guide
The handbook on each step of selling Bronx property, put together by the real estate lawyers in Bronx.